Raiders short-handed for ‘must-win game’
By Steve Corkran
Friday, December 16th, 2011 at 4:41 pm in Oakland Raiders.
At a time seeminlgy when all hands on deck applies, the Raiders will be without lead running back Darren McFadden, starting wide receiver Jacoby Ford and cornerback Chris Johnson for a game coach Hue Jackson, quarterback Carson Palmer and others consider a “must-win.”
And that’s if the Raiders are lucky. Jackson still isn’t sure whether he will have the services of running back Taiwan Jones, defensive tackle John Henderson, free safety Michael Huff, either. All three are questionable as of now.
None is likely to play, gived Jackson’s stated preference for using players in games who practiced at least once in the run up to the game. Henderson, Johnson and Huff missed all three practices this week.
Still, no one can be ruled out when the Raiders are at a point in the season when one more loss can all but knock their focus from a Super Bowl title to the 2012 offseason.
Jackson has steered clear of using injuries as an excuse for the Raiders recent downturn. Instead, he prefers to focus on the players at his disposal.
Hence, Jackson is thrilled at the prospect of getting back wide receiver Denarius Moore on Sunday after playing the past three games without his talented rookie.
“Obviously, we didn’t say Denarius Moore was out, so that’s improvement,” Jackson said. “The team practice hard, we have had three really good days of practice. But it’s got to manifest in the way you play. Our guys are ready to go, we’re very excited about the fans, our crowd.”
Moore worked on returning punts, but he might not be used in that capacity Sunday.
“We got to ease him back in to this, but he looked like he’s back up and rolling,” Jackson said. “So, potentially he could be back there at some point in time, but right now, myself and John Fassel haven’t made that decision to stick him back there.”
FORD, MCFADDEN ON PREMISES
Jackson confirmed that Ford and McFadden still are in Alameda, working out with team trainers and receiving rehab treatments on a daily bais.
McFadden hasn’t been spotted for nearly three weeks. Ford was not on the the practice field either of the past two days.
“Yeah, they’re both here,” Jackson said. “They’re here in Alameda, right down inside. They just run from (the media).”
In other words, Ford and McFadden have no interest in speaking with you, the fans, anymore than necessary.
JACKSON NAIL-ED
Players had a fun time chiding Jackson for an upcoming segment in ESPN The Magazine, in which Jackson is shown receiving a manicure-pedicure before the Raiders game against the Chicago Bears.
When asked about it Friday, Jackson told reporters: “Wow! If it’s not you guys, it’s the players. I have taken it today, I have taken it. That got out pretty fast.”
Jackson said he had an ulterior motive in agreeing to be photographed during his so-called “me time.”
“Team building, that’s what that was for,” Jackson said. “I wanted to see what that would be like. Wow. You guys never had a pedicure/manicure in this group?”
STAT OF THE DAY
The Raiders are one of three teams with a winning record that has been outscored this season. The Denver Broncos and the New York Giants are the two others.
STAYING THE COURSE
There’s a time for cracking the whip and a time for doling out hugs. Knowing when is the key, Jackson said of how he has maintained control over the locker room through an up and down season.
“You can’t be inconsistent with your team,” Jackson said. “You can’t be too high one minute, too low the next. I’ve been who I am. And the players understand that and appreciate that. I’m not going to change much. They understand when they need a good tongue lashing, I’m going to give it to them. Sometimes, you have to put your arm around them. But the bottom line is, at the end of the day, it’s whatever it takes to win.”
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December 16th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Ha!
I take back almost all the fked up things I just said about you Steve!
December 16th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
102.LA to TheBay Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Trade Steve Corkran for a Thousand Code Black Women
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Kell doesnt like even one black woman
December 16th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Neither does an alleged fans misery.
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I bet I’ve been to more games than you have. Real Fans aren’t sheeple.
December 16th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
The Sam Hurd arrest and McClain shooting allegations are all the more reason for the NFL to fix more games for their beloved Jes-us freak Golden boy.
DESPERATE to become more family friendly and move away from the reality of the thugs they hire
December 16th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Raiders short handed? What else is new?
December 16th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Yeah, they’re both here,” Jackson said. “They’re here in Alameda, right down inside. They just run from (the media).”
In other words, Ford and McFadden have no interest in speaking with you, the fans, anymore than necessary.
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Nevermind, Steve, you went back down to notch zero.
What are they supposed to say to the fans?
“Uh, I’m working to get healthy, frustrating but I’ve been doing rehab — looking forward to heloming my teammates blah blah blah blah.”
Shut the fk up.
December 16th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
102.LA to TheBay Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Trade Steve Corkran for a Thousand Code Black Women
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Kell doesnt like even one black woman
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LOL, who said they were for KK??
December 16th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
3.KoolKell Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Neither does an alleged fans misery.
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I bet I’ve been to more games than you have. Real Fans aren’t sheeple.
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Aw shut up ngga…you are the biggest example of sheeple like punk ive ever seen…see your lies about naacp and not telling truth about MLK?
December 16th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
7.LA to TheBay Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Method To My Madness Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
102.LA to TheBay Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Trade Steve Corkran for a Thousand Code Black Women
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Kell doesnt like even one black woman
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LOL, who said they were for KK??
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black people arent for Kell
December 16th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Tebow “magic”
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The only “magic” and abilities that Tebow has is the ability to make the other team CHOKE ! Except the Super Chokers they do that on their OWN !
December 16th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
take the high road Kell u lying phaggot
December 16th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Brien Troll, get a life. You have too much time on your hands.
December 16th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
Hue: “We’re due to play extremely well for four quarters”
2 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply
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I hope that isn’t his game plan.
December 16th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Krappy, did you see Albert Puss put you on his blog crush list for 2011?
Surprising that the blog dweeb who’s “work” he admires most – MR – came in first. Imagine that.
I guess a blog personality like yourself will have to try a little bit harder in 2012, eh old goat?
December 16th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Code Blaaaaack !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 16th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
McFadden hasn’t been spotted for nearly three weeks. Ford was not on the the practice field either of the past two days.
“Yeah, they’re both here,” Jackson said. “They’re here in Alameda, right down inside. They just run from (the media).”
In other words, Ford and McFadden have no interest in speaking with you, the fans, anymore than necessary.
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Its official Steves a little bish.
Whining about McClain and now this crap.
Boo hoo! I’m on your side fans. Your players don’t want to talk to you!
BS for Steve to portray it this way and justification folr them NOT talking to you.
Al was right.
Writers who never played are clueless little whiners.
Too hard to believe Steve would not have a clue about the strategy involved in keeping your cards close to your vest.
You come out and tell media “McFadden? Wow, hes f’ed up. Maybe out the whole year!”
Whats that do?
Makes Steve feel better and lets all those opponents we;ve faced in the last 54 days without DMC free up extra hours they DON’T hav eot prepare for him.
STRATEGY
Plus when they do talk its all political speak anyway.
He’ll ask a question like are you going to play this week end or not?
DMC or who ever Steves whining about will say: “Well, we;re working hard toward that goal and soon as I’m cleared we’ll hit it hard.”
Not, “Why no Steve, the truth is I’m f’ed up and out for G-o-d knows how long. Man it hurts so bad! I haven’t worked out for weeks and I’m slower than I’ve been in my life!
Thats some cheap crap from an other wise excellent paper.
December 16th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
11. RMR revealed again
December 16th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Jackson said he had an ulterior motive in agreeing to be photographed during his so-called “me time.”
“Team building, that’s what that was for,” Jackson said. “I wanted to see what that would be like. Wow. You guys never had a pedicure/manicure in this group?”
REALLY HUE?
December 16th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Well, it’s been weird, as ususal.
I’m out, Nation.
Be good.
December 16th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Yeah, out
December 16th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Steve says its for the fans but really he wants a scoop that will take his name national.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
12.KoolKell Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Brien Troll, get a life. You have too much time on your hands.
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You didnt have time to at least get a new photo up that at K&A you old Charlie Rangel reject looking ass ngga
December 16th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
“I wanted to see what that would be like. Wow. You guys never had a pedicure/manicure in this group?”
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Uh, the answer would be “ufck no”, Hue
Pedicures are for chicks only.
The exception for dudes to get a manicure, only applies if they are either a Dentist, or Proctologist.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
Not looking good down the stretch for this team.
Not being able to field your playmakers is devastating. The offense has been non-existent the last several weeks.
You have to go all the way back to the 3rd Quarter of the Chargers game to find any high output from the Raiders offense.
That’s 17 quarters of crap.
Getting Moore back will help, but he will not be 100% his first week back and the Lions can score in bunches.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
13.Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
VittorioTafur Vittorio Tafur
Hue: “We’re due to play extremely well for four quarters”
2 hours ago Favorite Retweet Reply
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I hope that isn’t his game plan.
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MR what else would you think the gameplan would be? Play for 1, 2 maybe even 3 quarters?
December 16th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
23.909RaiderLifer Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
“I wanted to see what that would be like. Wow. You guys never had a pedicure/manicure in this group?”
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Uh, the answer would be “ufck no”, Hue
Pedicures are for chicks only.
The exception for dudes to get a manicure, only applies if they are either a Dentist, or Proctologist.
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Kell gets em when he and his burly ass wife go to Monaco in a few weeks
December 16th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
McFadden’s not coming back … only if the last game of the seasons decided playoffs. then maybe. But i Say no way jose.
Hue: Steve Wiz is our starting center! I only said that because satele wasnt on our team technically at the time.
Hue: Boller is a veteran that is here to prove himself with this chance. Palmer trade.
Hue: McFadden is a little knicked up, he stayed in uniform during the game, but the game was out of hand, we expect him back soon. 54 days later…
Hue: We have addressed the penalties. trust me. we are doing everything we can. uhhhh really? goignt oset NFL record easily.
Hue: Trust me Rolando McClain will be dealt with accrodingly, I said before during the bye week that nobody bettter do anything that will cost them a place on this team. – Starts him with no practices.
Hue: Build a bully. – mani/pedicure magazine shoot, is what he does before games rather than extra film or maybe more time with the defense?
wtf
wtf
all tlak
Hue:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Wow. You guys never had a pedicure/manicure in this group?”
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Ummm…..no……skip
December 16th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Kk is a fool.. he criticizes people for responding to idiotic comments… but if someone says something he doesn’t agree with.. he jumps all over them… just stfu! ! You knuckle.. your hipocracy is embarrassing. .jackass. .
December 16th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Ghostraider, you didn’t get my X-mas card?
December 16th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
I dont give a damn if McFadden and Ford hate the media… whatever man!! I just want to see those guys out their scoring touch Downs… screw the media. … more than half of those fools hate the Raiders anyway…
December 16th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Krappy, does your x-mas card have that profile pic from the Kane & Associates web site?
If so please send me 3 dozen
December 16th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
KK Munster is such a lame.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Yea.. I got it kk. .. but it was most innapropriate seeing. A picture of you and sundusky44.. sixtynining each other with Santa hats on.. you Sicko!”
December 16th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
After I get through with this 6 pack of beer I think I’ll put the hound dog into the pick up truck and go down yonder to the beauty parlor and get a manicure and pedicure.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Ghostraiders Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
screw the media. … more than half of those fools hate the Raiders anyway…
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Paranoid Schizophrenia? It’s funny how some fans blame the Raider’s performances on anybody & everybody but them. The Raider culture.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Ghostraiders Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Yea.. I got it kk. .. but it was most innapropriate seeing. A picture of you and sundusky44.. sixtynining each other with Santa hats on.. you Sicko!”
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Yikes, Lol.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Kk..another raider hater.. what else is new!! Gtfo!! ..
December 16th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Ghostraiders Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Kk..another raider hater.. what else is new!! Gtfo!! ..
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I bet I’ve been to more Raider games than you.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Working at the concessions stand selling Coors light doesn’t count kk… I bet you haven’t. . You lil bcitch!!
December 16th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
I’ll be a raider hater of the last 2 games I had to watch. Those were terrible.
I hope my trip to the bar this Sunday ends up supplying me with a good mood moving forward.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Memo to Coach Hue Jackson:
Re: Offense
When Denarius Moore comes back please do not have him returning punts, as he is one of our last weapons on Offense that is not injured…
December 16th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
In the last three games, with the Raiders missing McFadden, Denarius Moore, Jacoby Ford and Taiwan Jones, Bush has been limited to 165 yards on 57 carries, a sickly 2.9 yards per carry.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Ghostraider, go turn on Rush Limbaugh, you’ll feel better, and maybe cool off.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Man, it’s like a feeding frenzy when ol Krappy waddles into the blog.
Even the lowest level blog goober can’t wait to take a free wack at the old pansy.
Amazing he keeps returning, day after day, for his daily helping of punishment, humiliation and beat downs.
Amazing, and wonderful!
December 16th, 2011 at 5:37 pm
The Raider game will NOT be on in SO-CAL. Over to the local dive for me….
Yep, you guessed correct. The only game in town will be the, Giselle vs, Teeblow ballwashing extravaganza..
ESPN, should just get it over with, and change thier handle to, TSPN….sumbich it’s getting tiresome…
Time for ice COLD beer.. Take care, all…
December 16th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Even the lowest level blog goober can’t wait to take a free wack at the old pansy.
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I resemble that remark.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
raiderinparadise Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
In the last three games, with the Raiders missing McFadden, Denarius Moore, Jacoby Ford and Taiwan Jones, Bush has been limited to 165 yards on 57 carries, a sickly 2.9 yards per carry.
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Right hopefully Denerius can open up the offense a little!
Decimated by injury
December 16th, 2011 at 5:50 pm
Am i posting things in the Future?????
Is it really almost 6pm?
December 16th, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Nah, the blog time is 1hr ahead.
December 16th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
silverback Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Even the lowest level blog goober can’t wait to take a free wack at the old pansy.
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I resemble that remark.
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Sb, it’s truly the gift that just keeps on giving.
Right around now, however, Krappy has to do 1 of 2 things:
1) Run in shame from the blog to lick his wounds in a luke warm sitz bath
2) Prepare a nice hot supper for KrappyWife & Her Bowl Cut so she writes him his allowance check on time
December 16th, 2011 at 5:53 pm
D Moore is someone NFL defenses respected.
Chaz, Lou Murph, even DHB sometimes, don’t get that respect between the stripes.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Beecham
Have you dedicated your whole life to me?
December 16th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Here is one Raider fan who has never had a “mani” or a “pedi” but doesn’t really care what Huge does in his free time as long as it’s not abusing women or children.
Also put me on the record for not caring whether DMcF or Jacoby want to talk to media. As long as they are doing everything in their power to heal and therefore contribute to the RAIDERS winning ball games, we are good.
Welcome back Dengnarlious!
December 16th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Oh yeah, Jason Campbell is a MAN. Good for you man!
December 16th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Krappy, loosen up, you old goat!
My ladies & I get a kick out of watching you get ruined on the blog day after day.
Like watching a drunk stripper fall off the stage – free, awesome entertainment!
December 16th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
KoolKell Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Ghostraiders Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Kk..another raider hater.. what else is new!! Gtfo!! ..
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I bet I’ve been to more Raider games than you
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How can you prove it? You can’t. It’s all lip service. If what they say is true about you not having had even one listin in years, it’s likely you never went to games, except with daddy.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Beecham
You and your ladies don’t have anything better to do?
December 16th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Who are you Silly?
December 16th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
I’ve been to more games that all of you combined. Prove I didn’t. Hah. take that.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Who am i? who are you? not sure wht that has to do with me saying anyone can put out a number. that’s all I’m sayin.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Silly, I don’t care what you believe, ok?
December 16th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
It’s like a mini soap in here. All we need are aliens to land, and it’s a wrap.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Krappy, remember when you called yourself a “blog personality”?
Man, that was an instant classic!
December 16th, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Beecham
I guess that STILL goes. I certainly get a lot of attention, Jealous?
December 16th, 2011 at 6:22 pm
well at least dmc and ford are running away from somebody…
December 16th, 2011 at 6:23 pm
I think it’s great you get so much attention, old fella!
With all of your amazing travels, real estate accomplishments and military experience you deserve it!
Kidding, of course.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Beecham
Fyi, I’m going to a X-mas party on a boat tonight, believe it or not.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Krappy, that’s awesome! Try not to post any links while you’re at sea.
And I hope you don’t break your hip doing the Charleston to some cool island reggae on the dance floor.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Left work early today and had a lot of ESPN and NFLN on the TV while I was doing some things at home. It was a good thing because I realized I’m way out of touch with the NFL. For instance:
What I thought: Tim Tebow is pretty much a garbage QB who has gotten by on dumb luck, mostly mediocre or bad opponents, a decent running attack and solid defensive play.
The truth: Tim Tebow is the greatest football player, probably greatest athlete in the history of the world. He’s probably the most fascinating person in the world as well. “Tebow Time” and “Tebowmania” and “Tebowing” are all proof of his magnificence.
What I thought: The final AFC Wild Card spot is up for grabs with at least five teams and potentially even six (Den, NYJ, Oak, Tenn, Cincy and maybe SD) with a legitimate chance to eek it out.
The truth: The Jets have already won the wild card, despite the fact that they’re just one game up on three teams, have the potential to lose all three of their games and aren’t especially strong in the tiebreakers.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
LOL, good sh;t, Steve.
The beef is officially in the freezer.
Steve is now at notch one.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Chris, whatever can be successfully marketed, will be.
I went to SI.com for some NBA/NHL news and got a kick out of what I saw.
It’s Tebow essentially towering over planet Earth with Kim Kardashian, Jason Timberline (thanks, Pops — keep em comin), Ben Affleck and Rihanna and a bunch of other celebrities that are apparently important to America(n bored-a$$ women) in the background.
The idea being he transcends football and is now an icon.
After 8 games, he is apparently now Michael Jordan.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Well, Tebow’s got the Donk’s in first place, Raiders in 2nd.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
In Saving Private Ryan, Capt. Miller (Tom Hanks) refused to disclose what he did back home and only did so to take the attention away from his own squad’s mutiny situation. But that was a movie.
I sincerely hope Hue was using that soft a$$ manicure/pedicure moment for the same intention. That was in a movie and we will see if Hue’s jedi mind trick works. I sure hope so.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
I wish more Raider fans would hold the Raiders accountable for their own fate, instead of Tim Tebow, Warren Sapp, Espn, Me, and everybody else.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Wow. You guys never had a pedicure/manicure in this group?”
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Ummm…..no……skip
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Being that you are a professional John, I can see your point.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:46 pm
*76 I can see your point on how you relate better to Cable’s road trip activities vs Hue’s ped’s.
December 16th, 2011 at 6:58 pm
KoolKell Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Well, Tebow’s got the Donk’s in first place, Raiders in 2nd.
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Whats your point?
December 16th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
#75 Great Post!
December 16th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Krappy, shouldn’t you be squeezing into your church suit for tonight’s senior citizen boat party?
Bros, these two 18 year old waitresses from Claim Jumper just stopped by with some garlic cheese bread and an 8th of super stony weed.
Talk about ridin’ the Double Dutch Bus
December 16th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
KoolKell Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
I wish more Raider fans would hold the Raiders accountable for their own fate, instead of Tim Tebow, Warren Sapp, Espn, Me, and everybody else
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Well, if my kid fked up at school, or a family member made a mistake and got caught up — I’d be upset and they would definitely know it.
If some outside MF came and talked sh;t about ‘em or tried to lecture me, I’d let em have it.
Get the idea, KK?
We love our Raiders, man.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Out.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I also love how analysts are saying the Patriots need to build an early 3 TD lead because the longer they let Tebow hang around, that’s when he takes over?
So, now, Tim Tebow is a more clutch quarterback than Tom Brady, in case you were wondering.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I don’t have much hope for the Raiders without McFadden and Ford.
All we have left is Denarius Moore and an antiquated defensive scheme.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
[...] the run up to the game. Henderson, Johnson and Huff missed all three practices this week. Source: Oakland Tribune [...]
December 16th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
83.Chris in NY Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I also love how analysts are saying the Patriots need to build an early 3 TD lead because the longer they let Tebow hang around, that’s when he takes over?
So, now, Tim Tebow is a more clutch quarterback than Tom Brady, in case you were wondering.
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I have been watching pro football for 50 years, and the only thing I have seen close to this run by Tebow was George Blanda.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
I am so high right now. I think I just pissed my pants.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
out?
really?
December 16th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
LA To TheBay Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Out.
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What, you finally came out of the closet? Cool bro! There will always be room for you on my party boat.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Looks like old Krappy finally went to bed after eating his oatmeal. Krappy, what do you wear when you sleep? I like to wear my Batman underoos. They make my Johnson look bigger.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Kirk Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
83.Chris in NY Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I also love how analysts are saying the Patriots need to build an early 3 TD lead because the longer they let Tebow hang around, that’s when he takes over?
So, now, Tim Tebow is a more clutch quarterback than Tom Brady, in case you were wondering.
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I have been watching pro football for 50 years, and the only thing I have seen close to this run by Tebow was George Blanda.
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I don’t give Tebow that much credit. It’s not like he’s been trailing by 21 in these games and marching back. They’ve been low-scoring FG or 1 TD differentials and the opposing teams have choked it away.
- Miami had them dominated for 55 minutes. If they recover an onside kick its over. If they don’t turn the ball over in OT they probably win.
- Norv tightens up and makes some bad decisions late in the game. SD kicker misses a game-winner.
- Tebow had one strong drive all game against a prevent defense. If Sanchez doesn’t throw a pick-6 the game never would’ve been in reach.
- Minnesota defenders were blowing coverages left and right all game leaving Denver WRs 20 yards open. Ponder gets suckered into throwing an INT at the end of the game in Minn territory. Denver runs it a couple of times and kicks the game-winner.
- Bears win the game if Barber doesn’t run out of bounds late in regulation. Bears win the game if Prater doesn’t hit a 59-yard FG at the end of regulation. Bears win the game if Barber doesn’t fumble with Chicago already in FG range in OT.
These are the games Tebow is winning. They’re total BS.
I’ll give the kid credit for coming alive in the final minutes of the game when the opposing team is in prevent state of mind. And I think the hype has definitely gotten inside opponents’ heads.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
Slow news day, enjoy!
Kobe Bryant’s wife files for divorce
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Last Updated: 9:00 PM, December 16, 2011
Posted: 7:30 PM, December 16, 2011
More Print Kobe Bryant’s wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce on Friday from the Los Angeles Lakers star, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split.
According to court documents filed in the Orange County Superior Court, Vanessa Bryant will be represented by high-profile divorce lawyer Laura Wasser — who has previously worked for Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian — and attorney Samantha Klein.
Vanessa Bryant, in her petition, requested joint custody of the couple’s two daughters — eight-year-old Natalia Diamante and five-year-old Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant.
Nicholas Hunt / PatrickMcMullan.com
Kobe and Vanessa Bryant.
A statement released by a representative for the couple said a final judgment would be filed with the Orange County court next year, the Los Angeles Times reported.
“The Bryants have resolved all issues incident to their divorce privately with the assistance of counsel and a judgment dissolving their marital status will be entered in 2012,” the statement said.
“We ask that in the interest of our young children and in light of the upcoming holiday season the public respect our privacy during this most difficult time.”
Kobe Bryant has earned roughly $200 million — not including endorsements — during his 15-year career with the Lakers, but may have to give up half of his assets as part of a divorce settlement, as the couple are not believed to have signed a prenuptial agreement, TMZ reported.
The filing of the documents comes more than eight years after Vanessa Bryant stuck by the basketballer when he was accused of sexually assaulting a Colorado woman. The case was dropped when his accuser refused to testify, but the former league MVP admitted being unfaithful to his wife and settled a civil suit filed by the woman.
Unnamed sources told the celebrity news website that Vanessa Bryant was filing for divorce because she believed her husband had been unfaithful again.
“She’s been dealing with these incidents for a long time and has been a faithful wife, but she’s finally had enough,” one source said. “This one is the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
The couple married in California in April, 2001, when Kobe Bryant was 22 and his bride was just 18.
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December 16th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
1970 George Blanda came of the bench replacing Lamonica, pulled out 5 games in a row, to save our assez, at age 43?
December 16th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
I hope Baltimore stomps out SD’s playoff hopes this week. SD has looked very, very good the last couple of weeks. Particularly Rivers.
I’d like them to be thinking about vacation before Week 17.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
93.KoolKell Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
1970 George Blanda came of the bench replacing Lamonica, pulled out 5 games in a row, to save our assez, at age 43?
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And kicked extra points!
December 16th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
LA To TheBay Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Well, if my kid fked up at school, or a family member made a mistake and got caught up — I’d be upset and they would definitely know it.
If some outside MF came and talked sh;t about ‘em or tried to lecture me, I’d let em have it.
Get the idea, KK?
We love our Raiders, man.
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Really? You guys loligag in here all week talking about Fat Chicks and trading recipes, taking every loss in stride. I think you’re more casual fans and Brown Nosers.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
And Field Goals.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Looking at it again, I think if we win out, we’ll get in. No guarantees. But my sense is 10-6 should be good enough for either the division or wild card.
Who knows, maybe we’ll end up in NE at some point — a light snow falling — 10 years after the Tuck Game.
December 16th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Ill tell ya what…I have never been so let down by a picture of my favorite football teams coach than the one I just witnessed by Hue..
I get it, fine, you like asians to massage your toejam and buff your nails..
But can you at LEAST not do a fVcking PHOTOSHOOT of your Metrosexual habits that not another PLAYER let along COACH in ALL of SPORTS WOULD ALLOW?!
Come ON MAN! Oh ye of the Bully Construction..thou hath been weighed and measured and found wanting..
Jesus H..
Why do I allow the Raiders to Kill me slowly throughout my life? I have heart problems, I wonder where they stem from..actually I have the same problems that Al had but Im 37..no wonder he had these issues..
Dudes..this team is FVCKING KILLING ME!!!!!!!!!!
December 16th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
MikieG, I agree!!! Take two perks and call me in the morning!
December 16th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
I have had it..
What I witness on Sunday will determine my future interest in the NFL for the rest of my life…..
The Raiders lay an egg..I am done.
I have cardiomyopathy and CHF…I cannot take this SH!T anymore…I will work-out for 3 hours every Sunday (in addition to what I already do) instead of watch, support, and speculate on this fVcking team and the incompetant a$$holes that run this show.
I was a good football player..I played the game. I know what good football FEELS like and looks like.
I don’t need this.
Sunday is the day that turns the tide one way or the other..
Convince me or set me free..
December 16th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
MikieG, I agree!!! Take two perks and call me in the morning!
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F’n Word Brother…!
December 16th, 2011 at 8:03 pm
102.MikieG Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
860Todd Christensen Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:54 pm
MikieG, I agree!!! Take two perks and call me in the morning!
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F’n Word Brother…!
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Mike, this has been my life since 1964, and I’m STILL here believing. I fly the colors every day, 365, proudly. Keep the faith, Bro! Keep the faith!
December 16th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
You losers need to get layed like old Beeecham. Blowout loss? No big deal. I just get some strippers to on little Beeech for a while an it is all good.
December 16th, 2011 at 8:18 pm
Master Beeecham Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
You losers need to get layed like old Beeecham. Blowout loss? No big deal. I just get some strippers to on little Beeech for a while an it is all good.
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it figures youd be goin after the skank ho that swing on poles, nasty oozin skank that decreases your life expectancy. hope you got some good med insurance, cause you gonna need it. them broads is nasty.
if i ever catch my man in one of those dives, i be comin after his johnson, if you know what i mean.
December 16th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
if i ever catch my man in one of those dives, i be comin after his johnson, if you know what i mean.
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Lorena Bobbit?
December 16th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
It must weigh on the other players who sack up and play with injuries and through pain to see the primadonnas standing around with trainers and not playing. This IS a playoff game! All three remaining games are. Nut up and get the f@*% on the field!
December 16th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Kk… are you related to sandusky44.. the same smelly garbage seems to come out of both of your big mouths… you never say anything positive about the Raiders. . .. you must be some type of negative Nancy… your the type of Guy who emptys out a cool party… just Like Your boyfriend sully… you fool..
December 16th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
why do nba players get married ? they know their jus gonna bang every hot chick they see ,
December 16th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
We shall defend the Raider Nation, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.
-Winston Churchill
December 16th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
Raiders 24
Motown Meows 14
CODE BLACK!!!!!!!
December 16th, 2011 at 9:25 pm
“She’s been dealing with these incidents for a long time and has been a faithful wife, but she’s finally had enough,” one source said. “This one is the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
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was that camel kim kardashian?
December 16th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
LOL, #112
December 16th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Kobe on the kardashians show by summer ‘12?
December 16th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
91.Chris in NY Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Kirk Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:17 pm
83.Chris in NY Says:
December 16th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
I also love how analysts are saying the Patriots need to build an early 3 TD lead because the longer they let Tebow hang around, that’s when he takes over?
So, now, Tim Tebow is a more clutch quarterback than Tom Brady, in case you were wondering.
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I have been watching pro football for 50 years, and the only thing I have seen close to this run by Tebow was George Blanda.
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I don’t give Tebow that much credit. It’s not like he’s been trailing by 21 in these games and marching back. They’ve been low-scoring FG or 1 TD differentials and the opposing teams have choked it away.
- Miami had them dominated for 55 minutes. If they recover an onside kick its over. If they don’t turn the ball over in OT they probably win.
- Norv tightens up and makes some bad decisions late in the game. SD kicker misses a game-winner.
- Tebow had one strong drive all game against a prevent defense. If Sanchez doesn’t throw a pick-6 the game never would’ve been in reach.
- Minnesota defenders were blowing coverages left and right all game leaving Denver WRs 20 yards open. Ponder gets suckered into throwing an INT at the end of the game in Minn territory. Denver runs it a couple of times and kicks the game-winner.
- Bears win the game if Barber doesn’t run out of bounds late in regulation. Bears win the game if Prater doesn’t hit a 59-yard FG at the end of regulation. Bears win the game if Barber doesn’t fumble with Chicago already in FG range in OT.
These are the games Tebow is winning. They’re total BS.
I’ll give the kid credit for coming alive in the final minutes of the game when the opposing team is in prevent state of mind. And I think the hype has definitely gotten inside opponents’ heads.
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It’s funny to see the excuses people have for Tebow winning.
The fact of the matter is, Tebow doesn’t turn the ball over, so he puts his defense in a good position for most of the game. His running game shortens the game and gives his defense time to rest. And in the fourth quarter his quarterback rating is 96, so he is getting it done when it counts. He is a good quarterback.
I said before the season started that I would rather have Tebow than Jason Campbell. I still feel that way.
I also find it amusing to see a quarterback run over a defensive back.
December 16th, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Just got back 4rm da future…
Our Raiduhs beat da Lions
38-21
So bet da house on da Raiders
Oh…
Taiwan Jones and Ford plays
McFadden a spectator
December 16th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
waiting till Sunday to unload on this game, recover my x-mas gifts $$$ on it, feel like the team and the crowd will come out with playoffs on the line fired up!
December 16th, 2011 at 10:23 pm
I also love the fact the betting pubs is all over Detroit.
December 16th, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I’m a sick homer, but my money would still be on GSW opening night vs. clips just cus it’s opening night home game for w’s and everybody will be betting on the new hype Clippers. Love betting against public.
December 16th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
That’ll be the best game of the day.
December 16th, 2011 at 11:05 pm
Spartacus is a loser.
December 16th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
I predict Raiders put the whole Lions team on IR
December 16th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
Book it!
December 17th, 2011 at 12:21 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgsccuVDjzc&feature=related
December 17th, 2011 at 12:25 am
Raiders 31
Lions 30
December 17th, 2011 at 12:51 am
i would have liked to see the end results this year with campbell after 16 games .i was impressed how much he improved since he first got here
rayduhs 27
leons 21
December 17th, 2011 at 2:26 am
soup,in 2nd year with the same oc,9-7 easy,anyhoo.
anyone red badasses?a friend ordererd the book for me,worth the read?
December 17th, 2011 at 2:58 am
Truth is, even if Jones comes back, hes got a limited amount of plays he can run.
Rookie, dinged and not up to speed.
Frankly, the game looked to big for him when he was in.
Can’t be reiled on for this game IF he plays.
Moore is going to help others like Schilens and hate to say it Murphy.
SOMEONE needs to step up and have a monster game and put points on the board.
December 17th, 2011 at 3:04 am
Oaklands D needs to communicate and execute. Plain and simple. If they can’t contain Detroit they don’t belong in the post season.
December 17th, 2011 at 4:27 am
Tebow not ‘D’ reason for Broncos’ victory
Last Updated: 4:05 PM, December 16, 2011
Posted: 4:18 AM, December 16, 2011
More Print Phil Mushnick
EQUAL TIME
Let’s not get too carried away, now. Though Tim Tebow makes an inspirational, follow-that-star, keep-football-in-Christmas story, he did not win Sunday’s game against the Bears.
Neither did Matt Prater’s 59-yard field goal to send it to overtime. And the failure of Chicago running back Marion Barber to stay in bounds with the Bears up and Denver out of timeouts didn’t do it, either. Sure, all three of those fellows helped.
But as a practical matter, the Bears lost this game when, winning 10-0 with 4:34 left, they were ordered into a “prevent defense,” a strategy that has been preventing victories almost as long as Leviticus has been followed by Numbers in The First Playbook.
AP
HOLD ON: While Tim Tebow has become an inspirational story, Phil Mushnick says he’s not the only reason Denver keeps winning.
In fact, with 3:50 left, FOX’s Tony Siragusa (Tony 3:50, as a Biblical reference), after Denver had moved 16 yards and into Chicago’s side on two “underneath” pass plays, said it without knowing it:
“You might be wondering if Tim Tebow is looking down field, trying to get that big play. But those safeties are playing 25 yards deep and letting everything happen in front of them so they don’t give up the big play.”
Exactly. So Denver, which had little sustained offense until then, suddenly went zip, zip, zip down the field. Here comes Santa, here comes Santa, here comes Santa Claus! An 8-yard completion on the next play, a 19-yarder two plays later, next a 7-yarder, to the 11, then a touchdown pass.
Denver, which hadn’t been able to move much all game, had, with no timeouts left, just moved 63 yards in seven plays and 2:26. How’s that for a prevent defense? For Denver, Chicago had parted the Red Sea.
And you know the rest. God helps those who help themselves.
Gruden making stuff up
Does it matter to ESPN that on its biggest-ticket, biggest-audience telecasts — Monday night NFL games — analyst Jon Gruden, able to continue talking even while breathing in, continues to make stuff up?
Ix-nay.
Early in the third quarter of Rams-Seahawks, Seattle cornerback Brandon Browner intercepted a short pass that was pretty much thrown right to him. That threw Gruden into a heightened state of bunkum delirium:
“Brandon Browner, he might go to the Pro Bowl, before this season’s over. Just a poor throw by Sam Bradford … and Browner does a nice job out of transition, but that’s a poor throw …
“This cornerback, Brandon Browner, played four years in Canada [actually, five], had six NFL tryouts! … That’s his fifth interception! He has been dominant at times!”
Gee, that’s a lot of praise for a fellow who intercepted what Gruden just twice described as a bad pass.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/tough_to_bear_46UDXnAj2m4dINAZ8kx3aN#ixzz1gn3yJIIQ
December 17th, 2011 at 5:01 am
129,good point .doesnt do any good if you get to the playoffs if your not up to par.the only thing that could do is maybe save a job or too ,but at this point id like to see some major change on the defensive side from top to the bottom even if we win out .i know not many people in here follow nascar but i do .they race 36 weeks a year the last 10 are like playoff races .every week they have 43 cars race ,more show up but only 43 get to race.the winner gets the most points 2nd gets 1 point less than 1st.3rd gets 1 point less than 2nd and so on .who ever leads a lap gets an extra point .most laps led gets an extra point .plus 10 points bonus for winner at years end.when playoffs start only top 12 in points get a chance for championship.with about 15 races to go tony stewart said even if they make the top 12 they arent fast enough to do anything any way,so he was going to make changes to his race team at the end of the year.hes 1 of a couple owner/operators left .he barely makes the playoffs but has no wins during the year so he gets 0 bonus points .i think the most any other driver had was 6 wins so he was 60 points behind .then the playoff races start and he wins 5 of the last 10 races ,ends up winning the championship by 3 points ,then gos out and fires his crew chief anyway.too little too late ,i wonder if chucky b follows nascar .
crewchief = coach
first 26 races 0 wins
last 10 races 5 wins
wins championship
still fires his crewchief and said he should never have been in the position he was at years end ,and you cant take weekends off if you want to be a champion
December 17th, 2011 at 6:20 am
My fear is we’re just too beat up and injured to finish strong these last 3 weeks. At full strength we could seriously do some damage but right now we need some people to step up.I look for a good effort tomorrow and hopefully that’ll be enough
December 17th, 2011 at 8:08 am
Interesting that so many people say that Tebow and the Bronco’s can’t continue to win without passing the ball enough.
Interesting stat:
In Tebow’s 8 starts this year, he is averaging 23.5 passes per game
In Jason Campbell’s 12 starts last year, he averaged 25.4 passes a game.
So the Bronco’s offense is pretty much the same run/pass ratio as we were last year.
December 17th, 2011 at 8:35 am
Last chance!!
Here is a pickem contest for the bowl games
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/bowl/group/31817?ng=1&b=er
group name is 1OaklandRaiders1
password is plunketthead
December 17th, 2011 at 8:35 am
But as a practical matter, the Bears lost this game when, winning 10-0 with 4:34 left, they were ordered into a “prevent defense,” a strategy that has been preventing victories almost as long as Leviticus has been followed by Numbers in The First Playbook.
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There HAS to be a sound reason why NFL teams continue to play prevent. It has to be in the percentages somewhere. It has to, and it has to defy common sense and reason because those of us who have watched our teams collapse at the end of games and lose because of the prevent defense are completely convinced that it’s a POS approach to defense and that teams need to play the way they play right up until the end of the game. All prevent does is allow for the DBs to stop covering people, the DL to stop rushing the passer and “contain” him (whatever that means), and the LBs to wander around in space, trail guys and try to make tackles after the guy has the first down. I’m sure there’s a metric somewhere that says it’s the thing to do, but it’s failed so miserably so many times one has to wonder why teams continue to do it.
December 17th, 2011 at 8:40 am
Plunk,
It keeps telling me to enter the group ID #, not the name.
December 17th, 2011 at 8:42 am
Teach,
When the Prevent works, which is more often than not, nobody talks about it.
When it fails, everyone talks about it.
Both the Jets and Dolphins lost in last seconds to Tebow, while blitzing constantly.
December 17th, 2011 at 8:43 am
If Prater misses the 59 yard FG as time expired, than the Prevent defense would have worked flawlessly.
December 17th, 2011 at 8:47 am
Bill Parcells, a huge Tebow homer, had an interesting point on the “luck” that occurred at the end of last weeks Bronco’s game.
He referenced when he won the SB with Hostetler in the 90’s. Basically, the Hoss fumbled, down a point in SF in the NFC championship game with under 3 minutes to go.
Everyone thought it was game over for the Giants. 49ers could have taken a few knees and punted the ball with less than a minute left.
But, Roger Craig fumbled on 2nd down, the Hoss completed two short passes, Bahr made a 49 yard FG, and they went on to win the Super Bowl the next week by 1 point.
Crazy things happen in the NFL.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:07 am
If Barber doesn’t go out of bounds, the prevent worked perfectly.
Took up too much time to score the first time, so it FORCE the Donkeys to recover an onside kick to win the game.
I’m sure the DC didn’t anticipate a vet RB like Barber making such a boneheaded play.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:10 am
Albert Bigelow Paine Says:
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Hue: “We’re due to play extremely well for four quarters”
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So, what was his attitude going into the Miami and Green Bay games? “We’re due to play extremely well for 10 minutes in the fourth quarter.”
December 17th, 2011 at 9:17 am
I also posted it for the Gruden comments at the end. Some people just don’t learn…SMH
December 17th, 2011 at 9:18 am
This whole notion of playing 60 great minutes of football is pure hyperbole.
Who plays 60 minutes of good football? The Packers won by 30+ points, and they probably only played 40 good minutes of football.
It’s all about limiting the amounts of bad football you play.
The Raiders can win this game with 20 minutes of good football, 40 minutes of average football, and most importantly 0 minutes of awful football.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:19 am
JFB,
I suppose it has to do somewhat with the team playing prevent as well. Some teams just execute better than others.
I guess the Bears’ strategy was what put me over the edge. You’re shutting the Broncos out with the defense you’re playing, well into the fourth quarter. Why would you change what you’re doing?
December 17th, 2011 at 9:22 am
Why does Harrison act so surprised when the league makes an example out of him for helmet to helmet hits? LOL
I’m not defending Harrison at all, but what good does it do to try an appeal? The same people that supsended him are the ones he’s appealing to. They need a third party, i don’t think any appeal has been overturned that i know of.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:23 am
Why would you change what you’re doing?
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That’s always the issue.
But no team plays the same defense for 60 minutes, there are constant changes, adjustments, etc, based on down and distance, time of the game, scoreboard, injuries and on and on.
Let’s not forget, that the Bears missed a few tackles on those last two drives. One that turned what would have been a 6 yard pass in-bounds to Eric Decker, into a 15 yard completion that he was able to go out of bounds on and stop the clock.
That was not the fault of the defensive strategy.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:25 am
The NFLPA wants everyone of these guys to appeal.
If Rolando gets convicted of something, and gets a 1-3 game suspension, I am sure he will appeal, and basically the only thing he will gain is some Airline Miles for his account for flying to NYC.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:26 am
And Harrison is a jack-azz.
Guys are actually getting hurt by his illegal hits. It’s not like some of these other questionable calls, where nobody is hurt.
He is hitting people illegally, and they are getting hurt and missing games. And he seems to think it is a joke.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:32 am
LOL I’m sure Rolando won’t make that trip to NYC. He’ll settle and the man will get paid. There will be a Decatur block party soon after.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:35 am
I agree JFB.
Harrison goes out with the intention of ending careers by the nature of his hits. He hasn’t changed, always leading with his helmet. Everyone else has to hit lower, he should learn to do the same.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:36 am
I personally think Rolando will get a one game suspension to begin next year, after he pleads down to simple assault.
Even than, he may not get suspended at all.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:43 am
Rolando has been involved in 2 shootings so far since he’s been drafted.
His victim stated “what comes around, goes around”
I hope he can manage to stay out of trouble during the offseason after this latest incident, but it’s not looking good back home for him.
December 17th, 2011 at 9:47 am
the prevent has left me speechless so many times ,im almost speechless just thinking about it.i know adjustments are made after almost every play if the dc is worth a sheet,but ya gotta go with what has worked for 50 plus minutes or whatever is left.
December 17th, 2011 at 10:38 am
A prevent D only prevents you from winning! How many times have we seen it
December 17th, 2011 at 10:55 am
Tyvon is on Comcast Sports
December 17th, 2011 at 10:59 am
150.Deja vu Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 9:35 am
I agree JFB.
Harrison goes out with the intention of ending careers by the nature of his hits. He hasn’t changed, always leading with his helmet. Everyone else has to hit lower, he should learn to do the same.
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Yeah, all of that is true but he would be one heck of a Raider!!!!!
He woulde be out cold in silver and black. At least the guy does not arm tackle like McClain and who ever else sucks at LB for this team.
December 17th, 2011 at 11:00 am
Prevent D is for Losers and loss games!
December 17th, 2011 at 11:11 am
150.Deja vu Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 9:35 am
I agree JFB.
Harrison goes out with the intention of ending careers by the nature of his hits. He hasn’t changed, always leading with his helmet. Everyone else has to hit lower, he should learn to do the same
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The players that are considered to be the best to every play LB were the most ruthless, nastiest, biggest hitters to every take the field. They are all in the Hall of Fame and the legendary hits are played over and over on NFL films. But now this guy gets suspended for being a monster at his position. I don’t think he targets anyone to try and end there career. I think its sad fans are buying into this new NFL that is destroying the game.
Think about all the old time players that would be fine into bankruptcy in today’s game.
December 17th, 2011 at 11:17 am
See Rob Ryan.
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CJ Legend 34 Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 11:00 am
Prevent D is for Losers and loss games!
December 17th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Plunketthead Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 8:35 am
Last chance!!
Here is a pickem contest for the bowl games
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/bowl/group/31817?ng=1&b=er
group name is 1OaklandRaiders1
password is plunketthead
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December 17th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Figured it out. Try it this way:
http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/bowl/register/joinprivategroup_select_group
Group ID: 31817
Password: plunketthead
December 17th, 2011 at 11:34 am
a good hard hitting safety can shut down most of the field ,some recievers get gator arms knowing what is out there ,and that is nowhere near the head .at least untill they say you cant hit the rib cage anymore cause it will hurt the ribs and knock the breath out of ya——wait they call that unprotected now.damn i guess you can have a safety as long as they suck
December 17th, 2011 at 11:55 am
Think about all the old time players that would be fine into bankruptcy in today’s game.
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SI just did an article on the 1986 Bengals, a random team 25 years ago, and all the health problems.
Two committed suicuide, some believe due to the effects of concussions, a few are wheelchair bound, and most of them are 47 going on 75 health wise.
Changes are in order, and I support the league trying to prevent 45 year olds from being in a wheelchair, or 30 year olds from blowing their brains out due to concussion symptons.
December 17th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Remember, if Colt McCoy were to have gotten paralyzed or was eating from a straw the rest of his life from that hit, who’s paying his doctors bills the rest of his life?
It ain’t James Harrison, it is the NFL.
December 17th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Vegas,
just goes to show that people really had it better back in the good ol’ days when life expentancy was 45 years
December 17th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
But no team plays the same defense for 60 minutes, there are constant changes, adjustments, etc, based on down and distance, time of the game, scoreboard, injuries and on and on.
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Obviously, JFB. But the combinations they used through 56 minutes of a 60 minute ballgame had the Broncos shut out. They went to prevent after that and lost the game.
There was no reason at all for them to go prevent on Denver. What they were doing was working, which should in my mind be figured into the decision of whether or not to go that way late in games. Too many times teams automatically go into a prevent defense when the lead they have and the defense they’ve been playing allows them to keep doing what was working for over three quarters. Makes zero sense to me.
December 17th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
If these players don’t want to be confined on the field, than fine, pay their own medical bills post-retirement, and they can have at it, riping each other to pieces.
But if their employer is going to cover there medical costs UNTIL THEY DIE, than said employer has ever right in the world to limit their occupational hazard level.
December 17th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Again, if the Bears would have tackled better, or if Barber would have not went out of bounds, or if Prater didn’t hit a near NFL record at the end of the game, the prevent would have worked perfectly.
December 17th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
that 59 yarder looked like it could have been good from 70 no joke!
December 17th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
Not saying the prevent defense is some type of great defense, because clearly it is kind of a defeatist strategy in my mind.
But the Bears basically decided at 10-0 with 4:40 to go, that they would prevent the big play from happening, force Tebow to drive down the field and score and than recover an onside kick just to have a chance at tying the game.
Seems like that should have worked, but Barber’s blunder mixed with Prater clutch FG, mixed with the Bears missing tackles and letting guys get out of bounds, screwed it all up.
December 17th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Marion Barber’s choke job has got to go down as one of the top ten choke jobs in the history of sports. It is right up there with Chris Weber at Michigan
December 17th, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Hate to say it, because I loved the dude, but Gannon’s super bowl has to be at the top of that list.
December 17th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Yeah and Ekersleys homer to Gibson (just sayin) Ever since that super bowl we have faced a lot of heartache being raider fans. They have just been missing that special something that it takes. That RAIDER MYSTICI guess you could say. But a Raider for life is a raider for life.
December 17th, 2011 at 1:05 pm
bassethounds December 17, 2011 at 10:14AM
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The roudiness Rader fans are sit in the Black Hole it is not known for one of the louder stadiums. Just a lot of crazy people dressed up. Thats the bay area.A lot of them are not even Football fans.
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December 17th, 2011 at 1:09 pm
Just Win Baby
December 17th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
163.Just Fire Baby Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 11:55 am
Think about all the old time players that would be fine into bankruptcy in today’s game.
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SI just did an article on the 1986 Bengals, a random team 25 years ago, and all the health problems.
Two committed suicuide, some believe due to the effects of concussions, a few are wheelchair bound, and most of them are 47 going on 75 health wise.
Changes are in order, and I support the league trying to prevent 45 year olds from being in a wheelchair, or 30 year olds from blowing their brains out due to concussion symptons.
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Good point. But these guys made a choice to play a dangerous game and get paid extremely well. Coal miners have a dangerous job and suffer from the effects later in live. They made a choice as well but know buddy is spoon feeding them later in life.
If they can’t hack it retire or pay them accordingly. Don’t charge me an arm and a leg to take my family to a game and charge me $100.00 for a jersey when a guy is going to get flagged for hitting a guy in a collision sport.
December 17th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
contain Detroit they don’t belong in the post season.
130.860Todd Christensen Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 4:27 am
Tebow not ‘D’ reason for Broncos’ victory
Last Updated: 4:05 PM, December 16, 2011
Posted: 4:18 AM, December 16, 2011
More Print Phil Mushnick
EQUAL TIME
Let’s not get too carried away, now. Though Tim Tebow makes an inspirational, follow-that-star, keep-football-in-Christmas story, he did not win Sunday’s game against the Bears.
Neither did Matt Prater’s 59-yard field goal to send it to overtime. And the failure of Chicago running back Marion Barber to stay in bounds with the Bears up and Denver out of timeouts didn’t do it, either. Sure, all three of those fellows helped.
But as a practical matter, the Bears lost this game when, winning 10-0 with 4:34 left, they were ordered into a “prevent defense,” a strategy that has been preventing victories almost as long as Leviticus has been followed by Numbers in The First Playbook.
AP
HOLD ON: While Tim Tebow has become an inspirational story, Phil Mushnick says he’s not the only reason Denver keeps winning.
In fact, with 3:50 left, FOX’s Tony Siragusa (Tony 3:50, as a Biblical reference), after Denver had moved 16 yards and into Chicago’s side on two “underneath” pass plays, said it without knowing it:
“You might be wondering if Tim Tebow is looking down field, trying to get that big play. But those safeties are playing 25 yards deep and letting everything happen in front of them so they don’t give up the big play.”
Exactly. So Denver, which had little sustained offense until then, suddenly went zip, zip, zip down the field. Here comes Santa, here comes Santa, here comes Santa Claus! An 8-yard completion on the next play, a 19-yarder two plays later, next a 7-yarder, to the 11, then a touchdown pass.
Denver, which hadn’t been able to move much all game, had, with no timeouts left, just moved 63 yards in seven plays and 2:26. How’s that for a prevent defense? For Denver, Chicago had parted the Red Sea.
And you know the rest. God helps those who help themselves.
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F-I-X-E-D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 17th, 2011 at 2:18 pm
176. B-0-X-I-N-G
December 17th, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Ignorant thinking, DonManouk. Shortsighted. You lose the stars then you are back to paying 100.00 to watch backups.
December 17th, 2011 at 2:22 pm
It’s like half a brain in here.
Now some of you are crying fixed?
Wat a bunch of puzzys.
December 17th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
168. pFFFT!
Spoken like someone who NEVER SAW THOSE LAST 4 MINUTES!!!
Prevent suggz and the League is throwing games for their Golden boy.
Why?
McClain and Hurd come to mind readily…
December 17th, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Ahhh! Ricochet is here. Of course.
M’fer has ZERO life.
I’m off to late lunch with some friends. Same for RMR, DonMaskalounis’s neighbor ect ect ect ect ect ect ect ect ect ect…except his friends are made of cardboard. Have to be careful Ricochet, the paint on Ambassador Phar Foon is still wet…
December 17th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
It’s nice to know that somethings never change….
The Raiders are “shorthanded” and headed into a “must win” game.
Housh and Murphy are shorthanded.
How many must win games have we lost this season?
I’ve lost count.
December 17th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Firebaby!!
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December 17th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
We had the most snow up I have ever seen up here. It froze and snapped limbs all over. I have been out cutting next years wood for free.
December 17th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Between bucking wood and tending to my garden of dank I feel like I have been working a real job. Like I did before the Kwikee Mart fired me.
December 17th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Plunk
Where are you at? Wish we could get some snow.
December 17th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
North Central AZ. Middle of the desert surronded by a state park. I am at 5,000 feet and we get a lot of snow. Its a great area. Lots of game
December 17th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Huebris Good job!! Join up!!
Huebris Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 11:31 am
Figured it out. Try it this way:
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December 17th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I don’t know if it has been debated already on here. But one thing I have noticed over the past few weeks. DHB has no vertical leaping ability; the dude can’t jump up for the ball.
December 17th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Shouldn’t we have a new post on here? Less than 24 hrs. from a season defining game and all we have is Hue’s toenails to talk about, or changes to video games?
How about an injury update? What’s the latest on Jones, Ford, Huff and others?
December 17th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
I’m up in Reno, NV. We usally get some snow but havent had any this month.
December 17th, 2011 at 3:25 pm
190.DonManoukiansNeighbor Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I don’t know if it has been debated already on here. But one thing I have noticed over the past few weeks. DHB has no vertical leaping ability; the dude can’t jump up for the ball.
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And no seperation on deep balls whatsoever. He doesn’t know when to cut back in front of the db.
You’d think with all that speed he’d be able to get a step on somebody.
Everytime a deep ball is thrown to him he’s balnketed like white on rice.
December 17th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
I think it’s more DHB doesn’t know WHEN to jump.
He doesn’t seem to have that natural ability to make something happen.
He can catch those easy lobs on the sideline when he’s just standing there waiting and he HAS made a few tough catches.
December 17th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
It is slooooow in here.
-What does everybody think about Kelsey Grammers performance in Boss?
-Should i have spaghetti or cereal for dinner tonight?
-Should I rob a 7-11 tonight just for “kicks”?
December 17th, 2011 at 3:38 pm
Gerard
You are right about his routes and not getting into the best position to make a play. That one problem with Carson with this crew of WR’s. He makes throws expecting Wr’s to make a play and the don’t and it cost us and all the blame goes on the QB when it gets picked. Example Carson first passes the Reece for a Td. Only Brees, Brady and Rodgers put the ball there expecting the guy to make the catch. But I have been watching to see if I’m wrong. But the dude has no hops at all.
December 17th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Chris Johnson placed on non football injured reserve and some LB signed. Guess CJ isn’t coping too well. Prayers to you and your family CJ
December 17th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Code black 22 hours away from dismantling the doritos
December 17th, 2011 at 4:15 pm
Prayers to Chris Johnson n his family ..
December 17th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Hey Plunk,are you near Flagstaff,Ariz?Just gettin in ,not sure if the question has been answered. Raiders
December 17th, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Raiders are shorthanded?
Well,that shouldn’t be a problem as long as Hue gets his fuk’n manicure before the game.
Give me a fuk’n break!
December 17th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
How do you like the Raider coaches talking on the last post about how the players were kind of down before they played the last two games but they’re really up for this game?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 17th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
Players had a fun time chiding Jackson for an upcoming segment in ESPN The Magazine, in which Jackson is shown receiving a manicure-pedicure before the Raiders game against the Chicago Bears.
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As long as he had his game plan and assistant coaches with him going over the upcoming game, going over strategy and scripts, I don’t care if he was gettin his knob polished. Just focus baby!
December 17th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
ENGLANDRAIDER,201,wnen I saw that,it was ah right,another niner bit-h photo shopping BS!Well,guess not,as they say,different strokes for different FOLKS
December 17th, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Fuk that Hendu.
The guy should figure out who he’s coaching.
December 17th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
So, I’m going to admit that I’ve been been betting on Tebow for five weeks-except for the Raider game.
I’ve won some money.
That guy’s got grit.
This week though, I’m betting against him.
December 17th, 2011 at 4:38 pm
Players had a fun time chiding Jackson for an upcoming segment in ESPN The Magazine, in which Jackson is shown receiving a manicure-pedicure before the Raiders game against the Chicago Bears.
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Yes. That’s what Madden and Flores always did.
December 17th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
205,been off work since Nov7th,niner fans going to be all over me,Tuesday.Not much to say
December 17th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
Hendu
I am near Kingman, about halfway between Vegas & Phoenix
December 17th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
198.mcfadden20. Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
Code black 22 hours away from dismantling the doritos
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What doritos?
If you’re talking about Detroit, they’re a tough team.
December 17th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Shameless Hue Jackson may not be embarressed but all these blowouts have put on a crimp on Sundays and Mondays.
December 17th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
can this team beat detroit? they will have to defense around the passing game because no matter how schitty the raider run d is, i think the running game of detroit is even schittier. now if oakland can control the ball with some sustained offensive drives and keep detroits offense off the field, oakland can eat some lion ass for lunch and sent them back home with a loss. seymor will have to have his game of the season if he wants in on the ass eatin, which he is due for some. if oakland cannot beat off the lions, kiss our season good bye. but i got a good feeling about this game, we’ll win!
December 17th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
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December 17th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Actually, this team CAN beat Detroit.
Detroit is 27th defending against the run. That’s damn near as bad as the Raiders.
December 17th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Oakland Raiders 38
Detroit Lions 10
December 17th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Jackson is shown receiving a manicure-pedicure before the Raiders game against the Chicago Bears.
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Damnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you really want people to know this? Com’on baby, get on with the game plan, thats not the time to be day spa-ing.
December 17th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Jackson said it would be “tough” for players such as running backs Darren McFadden and Taiwan Jones, wide receiver Jacoby Ford, defensive tackle John Henderson and free safety Michael Huff to play Sunday if they aren’t able to practice this week.
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Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez!
Well, no one wants to inconvenience them Hue but..
Isn’t the season OVER if we don’t win this game?!
Didn’t I watch Romo play with two broken ribs?
Don’t we watch something like that every week on some other team?
December 17th, 2011 at 5:04 pm
I like Hue Jackson, I really do; but…the two main things I remember him saying he was gonna fix at the beginning of the year he has NOT.
-The defense against the run I distinctly remember him saying it was one of the big things he would fix this year.
-Penalties. Worse NOW than it was before he took over as HC.
-Winning. He is one game better than Cable at this point.
Of course he’s a first year HC. Didn’t affect Harbaugh adversely, in fact he’s already clinched his division.
Injuries? Ok. Legit. You could say every team has injuries and there’s no excuses but..let’s give him some slack on that seeing as it was his QB who got injured.
All in all how can anyone be that impressed so far?
At this point are we that much better off than we were with Cable?
December 17th, 2011 at 5:05 pm
MistaBrown Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 11:17 am
See Rob Ryan.
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CJ Legend 34 Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 11:00 am
Prevent D is for Losers and loss games!
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December 17th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82522698/article/raiders-cb-johnson-done-for-season-after-sister-fatally-shot?module=HP11_headline_stack
December 17th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
208.hendu Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
205,been off work since Nov7th,niner fans going to be all over me,Tuesday.Not much to say
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I hear you brother Raider and fuk the whiners.
December 17th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Code Black
December 17th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Just Win…..Raiderssssssss
December 17th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
At this point are we that much better off than we were with Cable?
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No.
December 17th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
I hate to be negative but I think our injuries is too big of a problem and as much as I hope we get the win I just don’t see it.
Raiders-17. Lions-31
I’m hoping to be wrong
December 17th, 2011 at 5:57 pm
Speaking of shameless. Buddy should just jump off a high bridge. His son is embaressing and his defense is a joke that folds everywhere he does.
December 17th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
Everywhere he goes not does
December 17th, 2011 at 6:07 pm
I am gonna hold my nose and root for Tampoon Bay.
I want to see Jerry Jones get drunk and go off after a losing game.
Its good for the game!!
December 17th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
224. Absolutely
December 17th, 2011 at 6:08 pm
220. His career is over
December 17th, 2011 at 6:18 pm
WAKE UP CORKRAN!
RAIDERS The Raiders have placed CB Chris Johnson on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list and signed DE Mason Brodine to the active roster
about 4 hours ago
December 17th, 2011 at 6:18 pm
RNS says this is the best Raider team since the 1983 Super Bowl squad.
Says its all mental…
December 17th, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Moore not enough.
We’ll need another speed weapon on O.
December 17th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Satele and Carlisle against Suh = bad news. Wizzer at C please.
Not even sure if Satele will be here next tr. My guess? No way…
December 17th, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Just got home and found my brother in Oregon sent me an 8×10 of DWOW running with the ball.. I am taking this as a big omen for tomorrow… Degnarlious(props to JLofty) 8 catches 130yds, TD.. 2 rushes 52 yds
December 17th, 2011 at 6:24 pm
YOU’RE A SLACKER, STEVE…
CorkOnTheNFL Cornerback Chris Johnson placed on reserve non-injury list. DL Mason Brodine signed from practice squad, replaces C.J. on 53-man roster.
about 1 hour ago
December 17th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
This is a blog. Steve has an actual job too. Ok if they miss now and again. Good coverage but I miss Jerry’s depth and insight.
Vomiting up stats from the N-azi owned STAT LLC is sooo tiresome…
December 17th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Jackson is shown receiving a manicure-pedicure before the Raiders game against the Chicago Bears.
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Well, at least now we know why if it weren’t for some miracle last second plays, this team would be staring at a 4-12 season. I wonder if Vince Lombardi or Chuck Knoll ever got their nails done?
December 17th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
238. All soldiers know you gotta take care o’ tha dogs…
December 17th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I don’t mean to be disrespectfull towards CJ. He is going through a terrible situation, my prayers go out to u but done for the year. Wouldn’t football provide an outlit for Johnson. His position doesn’t involve a lot of thinking. Didn’t urlacur from the bears mom die this year and he balled out the next week.
December 17th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
I guess people deal with tragedy differently
December 17th, 2011 at 6:36 pm
WHAT about our MIA Tight Ends?!!
WTH?!
Boss has been a massive massive disappoiintment. Would not mind if hes gone next yr.
Don’;t know if hes injured, in the dog house, not a fit or what but man, makes Miller look like he actually earned his Pro bowl.
The only consolation is MIller not doing great either.
Cold comfort.
December 17th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
da trinity Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I don’t mean to be disrespectfull towards CJ. He is going through a terrible situation, my prayers go out to u but done for the year. Wouldn’t football provide an outlit for Johnson. His position doesn’t involve a lot of thinking. Didn’t urlacur from the bears mom die this year and he balled out the next week.
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Johnson said his heart wasn’t into it. Tell that to Brett Favre when he played in the Oakland Coliseum following a personal tragedy. The big question is why do we keep stocking our roster with players that seemingly don’t give a sh** about their team or the game?
December 17th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
@237
These writers miss a lot of updates
December 17th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
@243
Ur right how could I forget the Bret farve game. He played aswome that game and his teamates picked up there level of play as well for Bret
December 17th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
244. thats why I rea raider nation station. Hate to say it, but they’re site and especially their facebook page is almost always on top of it with some insight too.
December 17th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
245. Bret hucked passes up for grabs and his aweome rteceivers went and hunted those passes down.
THATS what we need. Man I got sick to death of watching our former WRs just watch to see where the ball was gonna land. Not even TRY.
Hateful…
December 17th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Were winning tomorrow, I got a good feeling about this game.
December 17th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Seymour Bush Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
da trinity Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I don’t mean to be disrespectfull towards CJ. He is going through a terrible situation, my prayers go out to u but done for the year. Wouldn’t football provide an outlit for Johnson. His position doesn’t involve a lot of thinking. Didn’t urlacur from the bears mom die this year and he balled out the next week.
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Johnson said his heart wasn’t into it. Tell that to Brett Favre when he played in the Oakland Coliseum following a personal tragedy. The big question is why do we keep stocking our roster with players that seemingly don’t give a sh** about their team or the game?
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My god man his sister was murdered, and thank god his mom is still alive.
December 17th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
@246
Ya I like there site to. Exclusives, ones to watch, how the west was won, they guys a good writer.
December 17th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Yeah man, looking at Johnson’s career that guy has been through ALOT…
Maybe just needs a damn break and to greive. Needs to let his team focus on football and getting to the play offs to honor another of our fallen Raider family…
December 17th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
* that
December 17th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
@251
Yea probably
December 17th, 2011 at 6:59 pm
yhis was supposed to be campbells year and glad to see injury has not slowed him down or effect his spirits
damn hue gettin manicures aint we supposed to be some bullies
December 17th, 2011 at 7:01 pm
Johnson said his heart wasn’t into it. Tell that to Brett Favre when he played in the Oakland Coliseum following a personal tragedy. The big question is why do we keep stocking our roster with players that seemingly don’t give a sh** about their team or the game?
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My god man his sister was murdered, and thank god his mom is still alive.
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Sorry if I came off callous towards Chris Johnson or any one else. People have tragedies in their lives every day. I respect Johnson for knowing his heart was not into going out there. I fully respect that.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
at least now the target is off our backs now see how devner does with it
we play better ball when we are under the radar
they found some fools gold in denver
December 17th, 2011 at 7:05 pm
256. Accurate assessment
December 17th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Patriots announce 5 players downgraded to out: Patrick Chung, Shane Vereen, Brandon Spikes, Sebastian Vollmer & Deion Branch
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Hope the Pats aren’t the latest to throw one for the Leagues great white hype.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
Goodole, nice try, Pats are here to win, but good try!
December 17th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
damn
that frickin kid is a jinx
we cannot lose the west
not like that
December 17th, 2011 at 7:13 pm
This is Al Davis’ turn not some over hyped, under performing Jesus freak trying to restore the League to its days of ethcis and core values that existed only in their Republican minds…
December 17th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Jinx on Teblow right…now…
December 17th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
505, God is in our corner, Al is talking to him as we speak! Rest now, go too sleep!
December 17th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
258.GoodOle00 Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Patriots announce 5 players downgraded to out: Patrick Chung, Shane Vereen, Brandon Spikes, Sebastian Vollmer & Deion Branch
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Hope the Pats aren’t the latest to throw one for the Leagues great white hype.
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Who would you rather face in the playoffs? A fluke Denver team or a healthy Raider team?
Makes u think.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Not saying Pats will throw the game so a weak Denver team will be easier matchup in the playoffs, but if the Raiders get all their guys back, it makes for a tougher matchup for them.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
I think God is more on Tebow side then Al Davis sorry bro
December 17th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Gerard Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Not saying Pats will throw the game so a weak Denver team will be easier matchup in the playoffs, but if the Raiders get all their guys back, it makes for a tougher matchup for them.
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Damn right the Pats will throw the game tomorrow. Anybody in their sane mind does not want to face Oakland in the playoffs. They will give the game to Denver just to avoid Oakland in the post season. Its a no brainer.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Gerard Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Not saying Pats will throw the game so a weak Denver team will be easier matchup in the playoffs, but if the Raiders get all their guys back, it makes for a tougher matchup for them.
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The NFL will mandate a Patriot loss just so as to keep Oakland out of the picture.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:29 pm
I believe God is utterly indifferent to human affairs, particularly games played by millionaires to profit billionaires.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Well it must be nice to be an NFL player. When my dad died they gave me two days to grieve at my job and i was making about 3 million less a year.
It would have been nice to have 5 weeks off like CJ.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
the pats want home field advantage if losing to the donks jeoporizes that in any way i dont think they would do that
i dont think thay are afraid to see us in the playoffs
December 17th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
The league isn’t fixing games. Gods helping them. Denver’s games are like watching angels in the out field in real life. I love Tebow because he reps Jesus Christ hard. I’m down with that. I like to see him do good, but I would rather see him do good and the Broncos lose. I’m a Tebow supporter but donkey hater. Sound wierd I know
December 17th, 2011 at 7:35 pm
266.da trinity Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
I think God is more on Tebow side then Al Davis sorry bro
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God of FIRE!!!
December 17th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
angels in the outfield thats funny
December 17th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
505raiders Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
the pats want home field advantage if losing to the donks jeoporizes that in any way i dont think they would do that
i dont think thay are afraid to see us in the playoffs
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The league will fix it where the Pats get what they want. The league also wants Oakland out of the play off picture at any cost.
The way the league sees it is the Raiders are a thorn in their side, but if they were smart, they would see that when Oakland is winning, it is good for the NFL entirely. They got it screwed up backwards.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
@269 sorry u feel that way
December 17th, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Jesus is a delusion.
Religion is an excuse to not think anbd worse to kill…
Knowledge is the antithesis of faith.
Thats not to say I don’t belive in God, he just dwells within our hearts and actions not in a church or Governed by fellow man.
Not that I care or anything…
December 17th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
269. Amen
December 17th, 2011 at 7:40 pm
@273
Oh u mean the devil. Catcha
December 17th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Sure hope the Raiders can get the Lions on their fours and stick it up their rear. Give them a good old fashioned ass pounding. Doggy style. Give’em some packed fudge as a consolation prize.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
279. Not your version. Evil lies in the hearts and actions of man.
Religion too often seeks to dummy down, label and dismiss because it cannot stand the test of reason. Thats the cery corner stone of religion is to convince yourself something is true though their is evidence to he contrary.
An act of faith too often accompanied by an act of denial.
Which is why religion and politics should never meet.
Thats another story…
December 17th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Who gives a ?????? what Tebow, Cam Newton, Dalton or anyother non-Raider does!
The Raiders will win or lose this thing on their own merit or lack thereof.
The Raiders have to win this game this week……screw the Broncos, Tebow or the rest of the league.
This freekn Raider team, with all the hype, needs to go out and prove its not the same ole same ole.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Anybody who thinks the NFL doesn’t have preferences as to who they want to see in the playoffs is deluding themself.
They may not out and out “fix” games, but it’s almost a statistical impossibility for the Raiders to lead the league in penalties almost EVERY single year over decades of time. That’s just one example.
Look at the Raider schedule for another.
There IS an agenda which stops just short of outright fixing.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Well Jesus has changed my life. I can dialogue with u and give u evidence of why God exsist and the bible is tru but u guys have ur opinions and seem set in them and its cool u have a free will to believe what u want. I guess we will find out what happens when we die
December 17th, 2011 at 7:47 pm
280. Like the abused hyper annoying kid in the room a-ss hat ricochet has to pipe in with his latent sessual man fantasies.
Raiders can beat Detroit if they stop beating themselves.
Too hard to believe these so called professionals can’t focus, concentrate and communicate for 4 quarters.
They do that, they win out.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Anybody who thinks the NFL doesn’t have preferences as to who they want to see in the playoffs is deluding themself.
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I have heard many so called experts say that when the Raiders are relevant it is good for the NFL. I know its good for me.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
284. You could, but you won’t. You’ll have to ask Jesus why.
Very happy that you’re living a better life how ever you got there. Open not only your heart, but your mind.
No problems with the tenenats of Jesus as long as people are acting Christlike and not being judgmental and compassionless for anyoe who does see things exactly as they…
Peace and enjoy a very Merry Christmas
December 17th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Well I’m bout to bounce, nice talking to you guys. Go raiders as usual.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
da trinity Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
I don’t mean to be disrespectfull towards CJ. He is going through a terrible situation, my prayers go out to u but done for the year. Wouldn’t football provide an outlit for Johnson. His position doesn’t involve a lot of thinking. Didn’t urlacur from the bears mom die this year and he balled out the next week.
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Wow….Death is Death However, a little bit diffrent when you lose a sister to gun fire, and almost lose Mom to gun fire…
CJ situation cannot be compared with urlacher or farve.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
286. Its good for America. Thats why they’;ve sucked so bad and the not ironically named Cheatriots have ruled the roost for a while.
Their cheating BS matched the countries. Sign o the times
December 17th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
i hate to beleive that the nfl would use lame story lines for each team is so lame
but leading the league in penalties is some bs
that could be a contreversy
the reply system taking a dump when we need it could be also
that must be so frustrating for the players
December 17th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Later Trinity
December 17th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
There IS an agenda which stops just short of outright fixing.
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marion barber, and christian ponder make the nfl seem like WWF…
December 17th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Enjoy the night and the Raiders victory tomorrow…
December 17th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
293. Who said it STOPS?
Fixy fix fix fixioty fix fix…
THe NBA ref scandals, MLB has Bonds on house arrest on and on.
Of course its fixed.
Who the he-ll was that ref on the phone with at the Tuck Bowl game?
December 17th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Heres a fix for ya.
Tebow magic comes against defenses playing PREVENT!!!!
The Bears of all teams playing PREVENT?!!
Come on…
December 17th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
If Dallas wins tonight, which they will, then that means the Raiders will win so they both can keep pace at 8-6. This is because the Cowboys and the Raiders are soul mates. Jerry and Al. Long time friends and cohorts.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
i cant even watch the nba cuz it is so obvious
that david stern is a con artist
December 17th, 2011 at 7:59 pm
If anybody ever has any doubt as to a conspiracy comin down on the Raiders, just ask any long time Raider fan. The list of incidents is a long long one.
December 17th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
yeah the tuck rule that one hurt
December 17th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
GoodOle00 Says:
December 17th, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Heres a fix for ya.
Tebow magic comes against defenses playing PREVENT!!!!
The Bears of all teams playing PREVENT?!!
Come on…
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We need to ask marion barber how much he was either paid, or what they threaten to exspose…
2 bonehead plays that GAVE the game to den…
the minny v den game no QB has every been as intenionally inept as ponder… he willed his to to lose…
those 2 games just looked funny, or fixy as you put it…
December 17th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
the team emphasis must be on mental toughness week to week
sometimes it looks like we cave in on the bad calls
December 17th, 2011 at 8:13 pm
The 12th Raider is going to need to make noise like never before…I beleive they can and will be the diffrence maker…
The money ball guys on the D need to earn the pay grade….
Like my man SnB on D says, they need to put it on film…
1 NATION….
December 17th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
Give it up about the penalties against the Raiders.
THE VAST majority of those calls are the stupid, lack of preparation/concentration type fouls.
The false starts, 12 men, neutral zone……the Raiders are also at the top of the league in penalties on 3rd down.
The Raiders are not a disciplined group. Khalif Barnes gets a lot of holds and false starts because he’s overwhelmed in most matchups.
The Raiders lose the bulk of their games because of two glaring issues:
1. A shoddy p&ss poor defense devoid of playmakers…although highly paid!
2. Spotting the opponent 125 to 150 yards a game in penalties.
Oh, and layoff Chris Johnson! Good grief
December 17th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
CONSOIRACY SMIRACY,JUST WIN BABY..
December 17th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
how many chances were the vikings given to score first in our game
December 17th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
we had better plan for suh because you know that boy has slver & black in his viens and hes gonna love it in the collisium
where gladiators play
and zebras are prey
December 17th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
THEC,U STILL OUT THERE ? U GOING TO MAKE THE GAME 2MORROW ?
December 17th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Seriously, I think it’s horrible what happened to his sister (CJ), but what other “job” would just give a guy 5 weeks off with pay to grieve?
I realize injuries happen etc. too, but I hear nothing on the form of any sense of urgency on the part of any of the players to gettting back to playing.
Take Ford’s comments for instance. He doesn’t wanna play unless he’s 100% ready to go cuz he doesn’t wanna “hurt the team”. Yet Roethlisberger (as an example) could say the same damn thing… “As a QB you have to be able to move around a bit and you have to be able to plant your foot correctly to make proper throws. Everyone knows I play real well running out of the pocket and I can’t run real well on this gimpy foot. That’s why I’m sitting out. I don’t wanna hurt the team”. He COULD say that, but he doesn’t.
Name one player of any significance (or otherwise) who has EVER been allowed to take 5 weeks off strictly to greive for a passed family member? Or better said ever WANTED to.
December 17th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
All the best to CJ. Obviously this is more devastating than most can understand.
Football isn’t as important to him as it is for other players and that’s fine. Probably the way it should be.
December 18th, 2011 at 11:07 am
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2011 Raider Games
First: Ghostraider (exact score) Raiders 23 Broncos 20
Second: Sullivan44 Buffalo 38 Raiders 35
Third: Pretty Rick Raiders 34 Jets 24
Fourth: Sullivan44 Patriots 31 Raiders 14
Fifth: Fingers Raiders 24 Browns 17
Sixth: Zymurge Chiefs 28 Raiders 0 (WTF)
Honorable Mention: LA for PAIN
Seventh: Noone…at all. Broncos 38 Raiders 24
Eighth: La Milicia Negra (exact score (sadly))
Ninth: TheToozFan55 (exact score) Raiders 24 Bolts 17
Tenth: TRIPLE TIE (Exact score) Raiders 27 Vikings 20
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Eleventh: Beware of Raiders Raiders 25 Bears 20
Twelfth: Autopalm77 Dolphins 34 Raiders 14
Thirteenth: Sullivan44 Packers 43 Raiders 16
baumraiders Raiders 27 Lions 21
Blackmamba_20 Raiders 27 Thugs 17
downsouthraider Raiders 24 Motown Meows 14
ElkGRaider Oaktown 35 Nittany Lions (Sanduskys) 23
fingers Raiders 28…….Detroit 23….
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Method To My Madness Raiders 27 Kitty Kats say Meow with 24
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